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ZIP Code 75231

Dallas County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,052
2,538/sq mi
$58,540
Median income
$522,400
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
2,538
people per sq mi
18%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 75231 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 75231 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, with 37,052 residents across 14.6 square miles, a density of 2,538 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 75231 reports a modest median household income of $58,540 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $41,851. Poverty here runs at 20.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $522,400 (111% above the state average), median rent at $1,273 a month, and owner-occupancy at 18.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dallas County, letting you compare 75231 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 75231

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 75231.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 75231, Dallas, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,052

Population

14.6

Area (sq mi)

2,538

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 75231?

32.2

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

29.5%

Foreign-Born

White 32.4%
African American 25.8%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,540

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$41,851

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 75231 ranks nationally

Dallas, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,540 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,341

Total Housing Units

18,038

Occupied Units

3,303

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 18.3%
Renter 81.7%

$522,400

Median Home Value

+111% vs state

$1,273

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

344

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+244%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 75231 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 234
2021 +10.6% 259
2022 +18.2% 305
2023 +9.0% 333
2024 +3.3% 344

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,571 business establishments in ZIP 75231, employing approximately 28,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,288,839,000.

1,571

Businesses

28,378

Employees

$2.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 443 28.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 309 19.7%
Retail trade 133 8.5%
Finance and insurance 129 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 120 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 111 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 78 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 3.5%
Construction 38 2.4%
Information 32 2.0%
Educational services 27 1.7%
Wholesale trade 20 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 15 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 14 0.9%
Manufacturing 12 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 75231 vs 75238 →

ZIP 75231 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 75231 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 75231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 75231 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
75238 Dallas, TX 30,483 2.4 mi
75243 Dallas, TX 55,406 2.5 mi
75214 Dallas, TX 32,950 3.4 mi
75225 Dallas, TX 20,892 2.5 mi
75251 Dallas, TX 2,331 3.1 mi
75206 Dallas, TX 36,248 3.4 mi
75230 Dallas, TX 26,934 3.0 mi
75218 Dallas, TX 21,665 3.7 mi
75205 Dallas, TX 23,061 3.9 mi
75223 Dallas, TX 13,947 5.9 mi

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Pop: 59,406
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Pop: 58,730

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 75231 in? ▼
ZIP code 75231 (Dallas) is located in Dallas County, Texas. Dallas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dallas-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 75231? ▼
ZIP code 75231 in Dallas, TX has a population of 37,052 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 75231? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 75231 is $58,540, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 75231? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 75231 is $522,400, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 75231? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 75231 is White at 32.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 75231? ▼
ZIP code 75231 has 1,571 business establishments employing approximately 28,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 75231? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 75231 are: Health care and social assistance (443), Professional, scientific, and technical services (309), Retail trade (133). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 75231? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 75231 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 75231? ▼
In ZIP code 75231, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 75231? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 75231 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 75231? ▼
In ZIP code 75231, approximately 18.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 75231? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 75231 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.